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Wednesday Sep 27, 2006

Sep 27, 2006
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The vacation countdown begins! (Actually it's been going on since the day I got back from my last vacation). 9 days from now I'll be at the airport annoyed about being forced to check my backpack and being hassled by security wink

But, once I get past that mess, I am in for 2 weeks of soaking in Turkish culture, people, food and drink. Hopefully the weather holds up since it's a beautiful 75 high, 63 low in the majority of places I'll be. Regardless, I REALLY need this trip.

Normally right before vacation I'm dreaming of escaping my life because everyone in it is disappointing me in one form or another, but this year is different. Lately my own selfish actions and insensitivity have really hurt some important people in my life. I've always been selfish (who isn't?), but I normally go out of my way not to make other people pay the price for it. Hopefully, being alone for two weeks will force me to get a grip on myself before I become really antisocial. Not that being antisocial is unatural for me, but it's never really constructive, merely like living in limbo.

The most important thing in life is to remain positive, which can be a real challenge for an introspective skeptic like me. I hate to be out of control, yet I feel that I have no control at all over pretty much everything. Hopefully this vacation can help me deal with my personal frustrations and have more patience while working on the things I CAN control. To that end, I have picked up the 101 in 1001 ball from the lovely elora and am already working on accomplishing some of the goals I've set for myself. 3 down, 98 to go... smile

I've been waiting for someone, anyone, to comment on my philospohies on top of my profile, but alas no one has been curious enough. So, I guess I'll pretend I was prompted and mention it myself.

"Mai pen rai" is a Thai phrase meaning "It's nothing", but the meaning is considerably deeper. It's probably a lot closer to "it's all good" in that it has the connotation that difficulties are to be pushed aside in favor of living and enjoying the moment. I need to keep this in mind, since I often torture myself over small details and possible future consequences.

"Quae nocent, docent" is Latin for "that which injures, teaches". If I didn't believe this, I don't know how I'd survive. There has to be something to be gained from every situation that elevates every event from meaningless to purposeful.

This journal has turned out way too long, so I'll end it here, with the inclusion of some Turkey pics smile





VIEW 8 of 8 COMMENTS
apexxx:
is time fo' tha haters ta start respectin!

Oct 2, 2006
kinto:
Realized I forgot to reply, we have found a place now - but thanks for the offer anyway smile

Please check Apexxx's journal if you want details, I can't be bothered to retype it all! ooo aaa
Oct 2, 2006

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